How far is Bristol, IL from Bolingbrook, IL?
The driving distance from Bristol, IL to Bolingbrook, IL is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Bolingbrook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Bolingbrook.
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Start on Cannonball Trail
15 m · 1 sec · Cannonball Trail
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Turn right onto Bristol Ridge Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Bristol Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Veterans Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Veterans Parkway
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
748 ft · 30 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto South Harrison Street
113 m · 15 sec · South Harrison Street
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Continue on West Jackson Street
1051 ft · 41 sec · West Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Madison Street
108 m · 12 sec · Madison Street
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Continue on Chicago Road
3057 ft · 1 min · Chicago Road
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Continue on Wolf's Crossing Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Wolf's Crossing Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Harvey Road
8 m · 1 sec · Harvey Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Harvey Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Harvey Road
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Continue on Rance Road
1.1 km · 56 sec · Rance Road
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Continue on 111th Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · 111th Street
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Continue on Hassert Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Hassert Boulevard
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Turn left onto Plainfield-Naperville Road
2745 ft · 56 sec · Plainfield-Naperville Road
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Turn right onto West Boughton Road
5.3 mi · 10 min · West Boughton Road
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Turn right onto North Bolingbrook Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · North Bolingbrook Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Bolingbrook.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Boughton Road
Turn right onto West Boughton Road
5.34 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Bolingbrook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Bolingbrook?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Boulder Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Bristol and 11.1 miles from Bolingbrook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Bolingbrook.
Stop Ideas Near Boulder Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boulder Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Bolingbrook. Straight-line distance: 18.58 mi (29.9 km).
#1 Bristol
Township in Kendall County, Illinois
| Population | 30,486 |
| Coordinates | 41.6855900, -88.4281300 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bolingbrook
Town in Illinois
| Population | 74,025 |
| Coordinates | 41.6986400, -88.0684000 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bolingbrook (-88.0684, 41.69864)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.32 | $6.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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